[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 51 (Monday, March 17, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 12716]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-6323]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 60-day notice of information collection under review: extension 
of a currently approved collection; application and permit for 
temporary importation of firearms and ammunition by nonimmigrant 
aliens.

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, 
Firearms and Explosives (ATF), has submitted the following information 
collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain 
comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged 
and will be accepted for ``sixty days'' until May 16, 2003. This 
process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or 
associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed 
information collection instrument with instructions or additional 
information, please contact Thomas R. Stewart, Chief, Firearms and 
Explosives Import Branch, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20226.
    Request written comments and suggestions from the public and 
affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are 
encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following 
four points:
    (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.

Overview of This Information Collection

    (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application and Permit For 
Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant 
Aliens.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: ATF F 
6NIA (5330.3D), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. Other: 
None. This information collection is needed to determine if the 
firearms or Ammunition listed on the application qualify for 
importation and to certify that a nonimmigrant alien is in compliance 
with 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(5)(B). This application will also serve as the 
authorization for importation.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated 
that 15,000 respondents will complete a 30 minute form.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: There are an estimated 7,500 annual total burden 
hours associated with this collection.
    If additional information is required contact: Robert B. Briggs, 
Department Clearance Officer, Information Management and Security 
Staff, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, Patrick 
Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: March 12, 2003.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 03-6323 Filed 3-14-03; 8:45 am]
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